from Kristen Shiltin of ESPN,

While this next month unfurls toward the start of the 2022-23 campaign, there's a few notable questions that remain unanswered and topics to keep an eye on. How those play out could still have a serious impact on teams entering the season.

1. Where does Nazem Kadri land?
Nazem Kadri entered this offseason as one of the NHL's top unrestricted free agents. The 31-year-old had a career-best 87 points in 71 games and was fresh off a Stanley Cup run in which he produced seven goals and 15 points in 16 games....

2. Which veterans will sign new deals?
We know Kadri will play somewhere next season. What about some of those other free agents still available, particularly those in the later stages of their careers?

Take Phil Kessel. He's 34, coming off a 52-point season with Arizona and the expiration of an eight-year, $64 million contract....

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